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Entry Information
ExhibitorMcWilliam's Wines Group Ltd
Show2019
Class21
Entry Number21#26
BrandMcWilliam's Wines Group Ltd
Wine NameAlternis Petite Sirah
Vintage2018
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameDelves
Commercial LabelYes
AvailabilityHanwood Cellar Door
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1Deep purple red, very ripe black fruits with herbal edge, firm black fruit and chunky tannins, finishes short
Judge 2pretty red fruited nose, oak spices, really hard tannins with very dry fruit.
Judge 3Bright DR, dark fruit, mint, brettanomyces clips the palate
Associate Judgedark fruit - blueberry, evolved a bit on the liquorice and leather side, spice, sweet, warm.
Varietal: Durif, GI: Riverina, 100%
CloneC12V3, Roostock: NONE - Own Roots, 100%
Soil TypeSand,Clay
Elevation300 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1400 Vines / Ha
Planted2000
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Crop Yeild10.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date11 / Mar / 2018
Rainfall472 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentOpen Fermenter 100%
MaturationSmall Format Oak 100%
Bottling Date14 / Oct / 2017
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced500
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteAndrew Higgins